Davina McCall has revealed she’s undergone brain surgery to remove a benign tumour. 

The TV presenter, 57, shared the news in an Instagram post on Friday, revealing she had a ‘very rare’ colloid cyst that affects only three in a million people. 

She explained that she received the diagnosis by chance after booking in a full body scan. 

Davina shared in the video: ‘I was offered a health scan which I thought I was going to ace but it turned out I had benign brain tumour which is very rare, ‘three in a million’. 

‘I put my head in the sand for a while. It’s 14mm wide and it needs to come out because if it grows it would be bad. I’m having it removed.’

She added: ‘Say a prayer for me. I’m in good spirits.’

Davina McCall has revealed she’s undergone brain surgery to remove a benign tumour.

She explained that while she was at no immediate risk, doctors were concerned what would happen if the tumour grew. 

Davina’s partner Michael Douglas uploaded the video for her, captioning the post: ‘Hey everyone. Michael here. She will be “off grid” for a bit while she recovers from this brain operation. 

‘She is in great shape and in very good hands. I’ll I do the odd update from her account here for anyone interested. 

‘I’m sure she’ll read all the comments when she’s able to so feel free to send love ❤️ . The support of people is amazingly powerful. Have a great day everyone. Michael xxx’. 

A colloid cyst is a slow-growing tumour typically found near the center of the brain. The benign growth contains gelatinous material.

Most patients present with headaches, although other symptoms including vertigo, memory problems and double vision can occur.

If large enough, a colloid cyst obstructs the movement of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain. This results in a build up of CSF in the ventricles of the brain and raises pressure in the skull.

As this leads to a high risk of sudden death, surgery may be required promptly.

Surgery may be required promptly in order to reduce the relatively high risk of sudden death.

Davina was last pictured last week enjoying a night out at Garnier’s celebration hair mask party. 

She was later seen showcasing her dance moves on the dance floor with pals. 

Davina was last pictured last week enjoying a night out at Garnier’s celebration hair mask party, showcasing her dance moves on the dance floor with pals

WHAT IS A COLLOID CYST? 

A colloid cyst is a slow-growing tumour typically found near the center of the brain. 

The benign growth contains gelatinous material.

Most patients present with headaches, although other symptoms including vertigo, memory problems and double vision can occur.

If large enough, a colloid cyst obstructs the movement of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain.

This results in a build up of CSF in the ventricles of the brain and raises pressure in the skull.

As this leads to a high risk of sudden death, surgery may be required promptly. 

Surgery may be required promptly in order to reduce the relatively high risk of sudden death.

Source: UCLA Department of Neurosurgery